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Sentencing for violence against women and girls

Tuesday, 31 January, 2023

There will be a debate on sentencing for violence against women and girls in Westminster Hall on 1 February 2023 at 14:30. This debate will be led by Cherilyn Mackrory MP.

  • Debate Pack
  • Crime
  • Criminal law
Sentencing for violence against women and girls

Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection

Tuesday, 17 January, 2023

The Government abolished the much criticised sentence of imprisonment for public protection (IPP) in 2012. However, the change was not made retrospective. On 30 September 2022 there were 2,890 IPP prisoners in custody. Pressure for change has continued.

  • Research Briefing
  • Crime
  • Prisons
Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection

The Parole System of England and Wales

Monday, 16 January, 2023

Parole is the mechanism by which prisoners serving indeterminate and certain determinate sentences can be released subject to conditions. In England and Wales this system is overseen by the Parole Board.

  • Research Briefing
  • Criminal law
  • Prisons
The Parole System of England and Wales
  • Research Briefing

    Registration and management of sex offenders

    Wednesday, 11 January, 2023

    Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 provides various measures that enable the police in England and Wales to monitor and manage sex offenders living in the local area

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
  • Research Briefing

    Review of unduly lenient sentences

    Tuesday, 08 November, 2022

    The Attorney General has the power to refer to the Court of Appeal sentences for certain offences which they believe to be unduly lenient. This is sometimes called the unduly lenient sentence scheme.

    • Research Briefing
    • Criminal law
  • Debate Pack

    Rights of children in police custody

    Monday, 27 June, 2022

    A debate on the rights of children while in police custody will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Tuesday 28th June 2022, from 2.30pm. Janet Daby MP will open the debate.

    • Debate Pack
    • Child support
    • Police
  • Research Briefing

    Youth custody

    Tuesday, 26 April, 2022

    Children remanded or sentenced to custody are placed in a Young Offenders Institution, a Secure Training Centre or a Secure Children’s Home. Concerns have been raised about the current provision of youth custody, The Government has accepted proposals to introduce secure schools.

    • Research Briefing
    • Prisons
  • Research Briefing

    Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Progress of the Bill

    Friday, 22 April, 2022

    This briefing paper summarises the Commons stages of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and the Lords amendments to the Bill.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Institutions
    • Justice
    • Police
    • Prisons
  • Research Briefing

    Autism – overview of policy and services

    Tuesday, 01 February, 2022

    This briefing provides an overview of policies and services for people with autism spectrum disorder in England.

    • Research Briefing
    • Community care
    • Crime
    • Disability
    • Diseases
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Justice
    • Prisons
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy

    Tuesday, 25 January, 2022

    This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Benefits policy
    • Civil law
    • Criminal law
    • Education
    • Further education
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Higher education
    • Local government
    • Press and media
    • Prisons
    • Rail
    • Schools
    • Sickness, disability and carers' benefits
    • Work and incomes
    • Working age benefits
  • Debate Pack

    International Men’s Day 2021

    Friday, 19 November, 2021

    A debate on International Men's Day will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 25th November 2021, from 1:30pm. Nick Fletcher and Philip Davies MP will open the debate.

    • Debate Pack
    • Civil law
    • Equality
    • Health
    • Health services
    • Higher education
    • Housing and planning
    • Schools
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    The prison estate

    Friday, 08 October, 2021

    This briefing describes the prison estate in England and Wales. It discusses conditions in the estate and the Government's prisons programmes.

    • Research Briefing
    • Prisons
  • Research Briefing

    Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2019-21: Background

    Thursday, 24 June, 2021

    The Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill [Bill 268 2019-21] (the Bill) is a Government Bill introduced to Parliament on 9 March 2021. The Bill’s Second Reading is scheduled for 15 and 16 March. This landing page provides an overview of the Bill. It also provides links for further Library briefings on specific aspects of the Bill.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Justice
    • Police
    • Roads
  • Research Briefing

    Unification of probation services

    Monday, 07 June, 2021

    This briefing discusses the new unified model for probation services being brought in from 26 June 2021.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Prisons
  • Research Briefing

    Race and Ethnic Disparities

    Monday, 24 May, 2021

    This Commons Library briefing paper discusses the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities and provides related statistical and policy analysis.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Equality

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